THE Fiat Panda is back – bigger and better than ever. So it gets a new name. Say ciao to the Grande Panda. Five of you can fit if you breathe in a little. And your luggage. But as always, value ...

the manual transmission has a better highway rating, compared to the automatic model (40 MPG vs 39). Other models see this trend too: the manual-equipped Fiat 500, and MINI Cooper all see better ...

It made 40 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and spun the front wheels via a three-speed semi-automatic transmission. With four doors ... Keep in mind that Simca, which was closely linked to Fiat for several ...

You can get one as a petrol hybrid automatic ... mild-hybrid with an auto transmission. We’ve driven that in other cars and it’s smooth and willing and frugal. Fiat boss Olivier Francois ...

Traditional torque-converter automatic transmissions — if you don’t have a fancy dual-clutch, a modern continuously-variable box, or a Ferrari, this is almost certainly what you have — can be hurt in ...

Fiat’s year wasn’t without challenges. For example, production of the electric 500 was paused for several weeks due to lackluster demand. Still, the brand shone brightly, maintaining its ...

This is the Fiat 600 – as the name suggests, it’s a bit bigger than a 500. The name harks back to ... turbo petrol engine matched to a six-speed automatic gearbox. Said gearbox packs in ...

It may be an old design now, but the Fiat 500 still looks reasonably fresh and appealing. With lots to choose from and some very keen prices, it’s easy to be tempted by this chic city car.

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In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.

In theory, the introduction of semi-automated offsides should mean shorter waits for decisions about whether or not a goal ...

a driver attention alert system and automatic emergency braking (AEB). “The Fiat Grande Panda Electric is a bargain, but I wouldn’t consider it a bargain-bin product – not at all.” ...